Action News Investigates has learned the Allegheny County Jail uses Tasers far more than any other county lockup in Pennsylvania. A policing expert said that is a red flag that could signal other ...

An Allegheny County Jail corrections officer taunted a handcuffed Hampton man while shocking him with a Taser last year, according to a federal civil rights lawsuit. “That feels good baby,” the ...

After a rough start, the jail’s program for those with opioid use disorder has changed, including a new dashboard for public oversight.

Allegheny County police have arrested a man in connection to a shooting in Glassport that left one person dead. The attorney ...

New Allegheny County Jail warden Trevor Wingard reiterated his commitment to progressive ideas at a jail oversight board meeting on Jan. 9, 2025. Trevor Wingard joined the Allegheny County Jail as ...

The Allegheny County Jail is being recognized for its correctional health services. County officials say the jail has earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care ...

Fifteen environmental justice communities in Allegheny County are now eligible to receive funding to help adapt to climate change through projects that will address flooding. Scientists say that ...

PITTSBURGH — Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato announced her nomination for the next jail warden. On Wednesday, Innamorato nominated Trevor Wingard to serve as the next warden of the ...

PITTSBURGH — The Allegheny County Jail is being recognized for its correctional health services. County officials say the jail has earned accreditation from the National Commission on ...